Both grades are formulated with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from automotive glass by Shark Solutions. Also announced will be the availability of two new Edgetek™ PKE polyketone (PK) grades with non-halogen flame retardants (NHFRs).  With Edgetek polyketone grades, we offer attractive alternatives to polyamide that can lower carbon footprint.

NEW PTFE-Free LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations - These grades extend Avient’s LubriOne™ Formulations portfolio and are made without fluorinated lubricants such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). They are available across multiple polymer systems and provide comparable performance to conventional internally lubricated grades (link to full press release above). Colorant Chromatics™ High-Temperature Colorants - Avient and BASF are now collaborating to offer colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers to the global market.

All grades meet UL94-V0 at 1.5 mm All grades pass IEC 60695-2-12 Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI) at 960° Flexibility in processing: The OnFlex S HF material can be supplied in either natural or pre-colored grades.

The first new grade can be overmolded onto a range of rigid polymer substrates to form internal seals or gaskets. Our new Versaflex™ CE TPE grades combine durable aesthetics with extreme protection from outdoor environments. Photo Credit: ©Thinkstock Photo Caption: New Versaflex™ CE grades deliver water and dust protection and a durable look and feel to portable audio speakers.  

Available in two Shore A hardnesses, Versaflex HC grades can also be customized to achieve desired haptic qualities. After repeated exposure to antiseptics, the new TPE grades resist overmolding delamination, cracking and loss of resilience. Further, these grades are compatible with PolyOne’s OnColor™ HC Plus USP Class VI-compliant colorants, which resist fading from repeated antiseptic use. 

These TPE grades, formulated for consumer applications, can be used in personal care products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods, office supplies, footwear, and houseware durables. These nylon formulations contain 100 percent PCR resin, and are available in both PA6 and PA66 grades with various levels of glass fiber and mineral reinforcements. Several grades in this portfolio perform on par with virgin PC in terms of tensile elongation, tensile strength, notched Izod impact, flexural modulus and flexural strength.

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The new masterbatch package produces a special effect that makes every TPE cork look different, with a unique light brown swirl pattern and random black specs.

Avient Extends Recycled TPE Portfolio with Grades Containing up to 60% Recycled Content, Supporting Global Customers  This new technology also reinforces Avient's collaboration with BASF in offering the global market metallic-colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers (link to full press release above). Produced in North America, Europe, and Asia, they offer multinational customers global access to a more sustainable alternative to virgin TPE grades (link to full press release above). 

Additionally, these grades are formaldehyde-free, addressing VOC concerns in manufacturing compared to POM. These reinforced grades are targeted at applications in the industrial, electronics and transportation markets like pipes and tubing, electrical battery components, and under-the-hood fuel or chemical contact components.